What happened
The Las Vegas Raiders selected versatile Arizona CB Treydan Stukes with the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The selection comes after the New York Giants took Tennessee CB Colton Hood at No. 37. Multiple sources including Adam Schefter confirmed the pick.
Why it matters
Stukes bolsters the Raiders' secondary with his versatility at cornerback and safety. This addresses a need after the Texans traded up to No. 36 with Las Vegas earlier in the round. The pick fits the Raiders' recent draft strategy following their selection of QB Fernando Mendoza.
What to watch
Monitor the Raiders' next moves in the draft and Stukes' rookie minicamp performance.